José Mari, who has scored three goals in ten appearances this season, was replaced in the center of midfield by rookie Jared Watts.

"Initially it looked like a minor thing," Head Athletic Trainer, Jaime Rojas told ColoradoRapids.com. "But by the next day (Saturday) it had ballooned up and there was a lot of discoloration, so we were a little bit concerned that it may be more of a long-term thing but he came in today really ready to go on rehab exercises.

"I'm very confident that the next couple of weeks he's back on the field. I don't know exactly. You can't predict it but we are pretty optimistic, instead of being pessimistic."

The Rapids are next in action this Friday, July 4, when Columbus Crew visit Dick's Sporting Goods Park, kick-off 7.30 p.m (TICKETS).